There are questions and feedback regarding about the living condition and our current project for Agathians Shelter. Please find below as my replies:-
What is the current living condition of Agathians Shelter?
We have recently post some pictures (see older posts) of the place but it is just some snapshots of the place. Their current living environment is moderate, however, there are still things lacking in the place. For example, the flooring is dirty, beds are old, mattress are old and torn, and the toilets are not in very good shape.
Why do they need toilets? Or why focus only on building toilets?
The place definitely needs more attention on other areas too, but the reasons why we set the priority of building the new toilets it is because there are about 30 children living in that place; every morning they go to school they have to wake up extremely early to line-up and take a shower and to use the toilet. It is difficult not only for the children but also for the caretakers to wake up early and take care of so many children.
The construction of the toilets was also a request from the caretaker when we spoke to them.
The pictures of the place you have posted earlier looks alright and not as bad as you have described. Do we really need to provide so much for them?
The pictures are just some of the areas we have taken with our camera. The place is bigger than what you see. That is why we want you to join us for the visit to their place on 21st August '10 to witness it and find out more.
To some people it is arguable that the place is liveable and it looks like the children has a bed to sleep and a roof to stay in so there is nothing to complain about. For us, we believe the children deserve to live more comfortably (not luxuriously). We want to help them live more conveniently and comfortably. Since we know we can provide, we will try our best to provide.
Can I donate other things to Agathians Shelter?
Please feel free to be generous and donate things to their place. But, please make sure your items are in good condition if it is used items. However, you should speak to the person in charge of the place to find out more what they truly need. They are receiving donations from other places and people too, hence, the items you want to donate maybe redundant.
If you feel you can do more or have different ideas how to help them, please feel free to speak to the person in charge of the centre. You are totally encouraged to do more than what we are doing. You are also encouraged to join us every week to discuss about how to reach out to people like Agathians Shelter.
Please e-mail me or comment on this site should you have any questions about this project.
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